Knockdown governor battle set in Ohio primary
Gov. James A. Rhodes with running mate George V. Voinovich won the Republican nomination 67 percent over Charles F. Kurfess and Lucille G. Ford. Democrat Lt. Gov. Richard F. Celeste and Michael J. Dorrian swept to the general election with 84 percent. Turnout was far below expectations as Kurfess conceded. Celeste signaled a target on Rhodes with education funding and school closing issues.
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UPI
James A. Rhodes
Richard F. Celeste
Rhodes
Cuyahoga County
George V. Voinovich
Ohio House
Bowling Green
Lucille G. Ford
Celeste
Franklin County
Michael J. Dorrian
Dale R. Reusch
Robert J. Strittmatter
Rhodes-Voinovich
Kurfess-Ford
Celeste-Dorrian
Reusch-Strittmatter
Kurfess
Ohio
Showers Expected Through Thursday With Warm Wednesday
A weather forecast calls for showers through Thursday. Highs Wednesday rise to the upper 70s to low 80s with lows in the 60s. The chances of precipitation are 70 percent today and 90 percent tonight. Details on page B-2.
Elyria West seniors celebrate graduation in gym ceremony
Elyria West High School seniors celebrate graduation Tuesday evening in the gym. A cheer rises as Jennifer Hay is boosted by classmates Troy Page Jim Thurman Don Barker and Steven Craig Newton. The scene captures the festive milestone of commencement with a candid photo moment.
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Elyria West High School
Elyria West
Jennifer Hay
Troy Page
Jim Thurman
Don Barker
Steven Craig Newton
John Fazio
Elyria levy defeated in close Elyria City Schools vote
In Elyria Ohio the 6.9 mill operating levy failed by 208 votes or just over 2 percent. With 5,010 votes for and 5,218 against the levy faces potential school closures without another election by late November. School leaders consider a new vote and plan Monday work session to discuss options.
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Debbie Demmon-Berger
Elyria City
Lorain
Elyria
Thomas Showalter
Griswold Road
Showalter
Elytia
Midview graduate Joyce Harris votes before 7 p m
Joyce Harris, 18, a Midview High School 1978 graduate, arrived near 7 p m to vote on a 3.9 mill school levy. She believed in her right to vote and said her late decision could influence turnout as she rushed from Capel Road to commencement with minutes to spare.
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Grafton
Joyce Harris
Midview High School
Midview
Joyce
Capel Road
Kolena Tops Ferguson in Lorain probate race
Lorain Municipal Judge John S. Kolena won the Democratic nomination for Lorain County probate judge by 838 votes, 7 402 to 6 564, over Elyria solicitor George H. Ferguson. Donald E. Gehlmann polled 5 917 in his first bid. Judge Harold S. Ewing retires Feb. 9.
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Walter Godfrey
Lorain
John S. Kolena
Lorain County
Elyria
George H. Ferguson
Kelena
Ferguson
Donald E. Gehlmann
Ridgeville Bond Issue Defeated by 3 to 1 Margin
North Ridgeville votes 908 in favor and 2,447 against a 13 million school bond to fund a new high school. Officials say the result reflects tax opposition rather than school opposition, Superintendent Dr. Roger Beitler noting the objection to a severe tax increase.
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North Ridgeville
Roger Beitler
Bond defeat cited as costly for homeowners and future growth
Voters rejected a school bond that would have cost the average homeowner about 200 dollars annually. Citi zens School Bond Issue Committee chair Susan Lanning noted the margin surprised supporters, while Board President R Daniel Taylor blamed lack of understanding of bond issues and said the district may try again in November. The plan proposed a new high school to serve 2,000 students, up from 1,100, with anticipated 10 percent annual cost increases and potential split sessions next year to address overcrowding.
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Susan Lanning
Citizens School
R. Daniel Taylor
Taylor
Jeanne Shhultzaberger
Beitler
Bomb found under truck tied to slain youth's brother
Five sticks of dynamite wired to the undercarriage of a four wheel drive were discovered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Al Hershberger 700 Clark St Elyria. The device was not armed. Police say no motive or suspects are identified as the investigation continues.
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al Hershberger
James
Russia Township
Elyria
Anthony J. Logar
Hershberger
Clark St
Logar
Cleveland
C-T
Dave Zapotosky
Vote at a glance on county levies and juvenile center plan
Democrats and voters faced county measures with mixed results. A 0.6 mill mental health levy renewal was approved while a 1 mill county health levy and a 2.2 mill expansion levy for juvenile detention homes were defeated. The outcome shapes county services and juvenile facility plans.
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